You can stay at this converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving

February 5, 2016

You can stay in a converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving

 

Located in the waters off Sipadan in Malaysia, is an old oil rig that is now a dive platform and resort named ‘Seaventures‘.

 

You can stay in a converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving

The surrounding area is one of the diving industry’s renowned top dive destinations, and is commonly ranked as being one of the world’s best. Seaventures takes advantage of this position and allows guests to dive directly from the rig.

You can stay in a converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving

When you aren’t diving, the rig has a sun deck and bar, where you’ll get unobstructed views of the surrounding islands and picture perfect sunsets.

You can stay in a converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving

If diving isn’t enough entertainment for you, there is also a games room equipped with snooker, mahjong and table tennis, and a conference room for screening videos or for having group meetings.

You can stay in a converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving

The accommodations are pretty basic, but they have everything you need to enjoy your stay.

You can stay in a converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving


You can stay in a converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving

And if you’re curious about the diving, here is a glimpse of what lies beneath the surface of the water…

You can stay in a converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving


You can stay in a converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving


You can stay in a converted oil rig in Malaysia and go diving

Photography by Jason Isley, Jonatan Sanchez, and Seaventures